Xythos Portlet

Owned by James Kionka
Last updated: Sept 20, 2011Version comment
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Project Details

Author(s)

James Kionka

Issue Tracking

Jasig Jira Xythos Portlet and Plugin

License

Apache Software License, Version 2.0

Download Source

Jasig SVN

Current Adopters

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • University of Illinois at Springfield

Hurdles to further adoption

  • Security must be written to be specific to the adopter's campus
  • Current user interface uses code that has yet to be open sourced (but will likely be so in the future)
  • Requires organization of XythosWFS into a Maven package

Description

Determines whether a user has a Xythos account and if so allows them to view their directories and bookmarks and download files. It also allows for no-password login through a link.

Features

  • Builds with Maven
  • JSR-168 portlet
  • Easily configurable to multiple environments
  • Shows your the home folder
  • Shows your bookmarks
  • Allows you to navigate folders
  • Permits downloading files
  • Allows navigating to arbitrary locations
  • User authorization handled by plugin
  • Simple error handling and logging
  • Checks whether a user exists in Xythos WFS and offers a sign up page

Screenshots